What do you do when you are tempted?
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Matthew 6:13–15 “13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
Matthew 6:13–15 “13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
She didn’t even look when she pulled her car out in front of us. She had stopped at the red light but didn’t seem too concerned about the traffic headed toward her. She calmly cut across three lanes of panicked drivers and squealing tires. (SHE) That incident on the road presented me with several options. I could indulge in an expression of anger and even shout at the driver through closed windows. Or I could refuse the temptation to say the first thing that came to mind. I could even thank God that no one was hurt. But before I gave it much thought, I had uttered some choice words for that driver—words I would have to apologize to my son for saying and words I would have to confess later to God. When I told a friend later about my outburst, he said, “That’s what anyone would have done in the same situation. Don’t be so hard on yourself.” But I wonder if that’s not just an excuse. I wonder if Jesus would have reacted that way.
She didn’t even look when she pulled her car out in front of us. She had stopped at the red light but didn’t seem too concerned about the traffic headed toward her. She calmly cut across three lanes of panicked drivers and squealing tires. (SHE) That incident on the road presented me with several options. I could indulge in an expression of anger and even shout at the driver through closed windows. Or I could refuse the temptation to say the first thing that came to mind. I could even thank God that no one was hurt. But before I gave it much thought, I had uttered some choice words for that driver—words I would have to apologize to my son for saying and words I would have to confess later to God. When I told a friend later about my outburst, he said, “That’s what anyone would have done in the same situation. Don’t be so hard on yourself.” But I wonder if that’s not just an excuse. I wonder if Jesus would have reacted that way.
So today, this morning, What is the “pet peeve” that gets you upset most quickly? Look back at your “before Jesus” life, what sets you off? We all have that little something situation don’t we? We have these emotions so much so that Jesus put it in His Lords Prayer because He knew we would struggle at times with the “seconds of rage” I’ll call them.
So today, this morning, What is the “pet peeve” that gets you upset most quickly? Look back at your “before Jesus” life, what sets you off? We all have that little something situation don’t we? We have these emotions so much so that Jesus put it in His Lords Prayer because He knew we would struggle at times with the “seconds of rage” I’ll call them.
The next two phrases in the Lord’s Prayer fit together: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matthew 6:13). The word temptation can mean to entice to do wrong, but it can also mean to put to the test. The same experience can be both a temptation to do wrong and a test of our commitment to do right. Satan, the evil one, wants us to fail the test and sin; God gives us everything we need to pass the test and, as a result, strengthen our walk of obedience. AMEN!
The next two phrases in the Lord’s Prayer fit together: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matthew 6:13). The word temptation can mean to entice to do wrong, but it can also mean to put to the test. The same experience can be both a temptation to do wrong and a test of our commitment to do right. Satan, the evil one, wants us to fail the test and sin; God gives us everything we need to pass the test and, as a result, strengthen our walk of obedience. AMEN!
Because of our decision to follow Jesus, Are there people in your life who you think are above or immune from the enticement to do wrong? How do you feel when you’re around them? How do they make you feel? EXPLAIN
Because of our decision to follow Jesus, Are there people in your life who you think are above or immune from the enticement to do wrong? How do you feel when you’re around them? How do they make you feel? EXPLAIN
The New Testament letter of James says: “When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone.” Why pray that God would not lead us into temptation when he doesn’t tempt us to sin anyway?
The New Testament letter of James says: “When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone.” Why pray that God would not lead us into temptation when he doesn’t tempt us to sin anyway?
James 1:12–14 tells us: “12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.” Did you hear that church?
James 1:12–14 tells us: “12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.” Did you hear that church?
Scripture makes it very clear that we need God’s power to face temptation and to stand against Satan’s attacks.
Scripture makes it very clear that we need God’s power to face temptation and to stand against Satan’s attacks.
Paul tells us in the book of Ephesians how we must stand or fight against Spiritual Warfare: Please write this scripture down and read later today.
Paul tells us in the book of Ephesians how we must stand or fight against Spiritual Warfare: Please write this scripture down and read later today.
Let’s read Ephesians 6:10–18 “10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—”
Let’s read Ephesians 6:10–18 “10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—”
I have been asked this question before, “what scripture could we draw from that will help a friend or family member struggling with some temptation in his or her life?
I have been asked this question before, “what scripture could we draw from that will help a friend or family member struggling with some temptation in his or her life?
John 17:14-17 tells us, I’ll read again, John 17:14–17 “14 I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.”
John 17:14-17 tells us, I’ll read again, John 17:14–17 “14 I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.”
The word sanctify (vv. 17–19) means to be reserved for God—to be separated from sin and evil and to be set apart completely for God. What would mark a Christian as being sanctified, how can we tell? What makes it obvious that we are sanctified?
The word sanctify (vv. 17–19) means to be reserved for God—to be separated from sin and evil and to be set apart completely for God. What would mark a Christian as being sanctified, how can we tell? What makes it obvious that we are sanctified?
This last section of my series on the Lords Prayer ties the entire prayer together. Power and Glory, look back on your days of Christianity, do you recall a time, (I hope so) when you had tears of joy knowing that you have Jesus in your heart. Maybe when you noticed something happen in a church service, possibly a song that brings back sweet memories of your younger days of praise and worship.
This last section of my series on the Lords Prayer ties the entire prayer together. Power and Glory, look back on your days of Christianity, do you recall a time, (I hope so) when you had tears of joy knowing that you have Jesus in your heart. Maybe when you noticed something happen in a church service, possibly a song that brings back sweet memories of your younger days of praise and worship.
How can we go to God and ask for more of these? As I have preached before, we can have a tendency to be lazy, we know if we reach out to God, He will give us things to do, people to love, money to give, hugs, smiles, WHEW..............some of us get tired just thinking about what we are instructed to do don’t we?
How can we go to God and ask for more of these? As I have preached before, we can have a tendency to be lazy, we know if we reach out to God, He will give us things to do, people to love, money to give, hugs, smiles, WHEW..............some of us get tired just thinking about what we are instructed to do don’t we?
I have brought up my days at Mahoning Valley Church Camp. I remember new friends, new songs, memorizing God’s Holy Word.
I have brought up my days at Mahoning Valley Church Camp. I remember new friends, new songs, memorizing God’s Holy Word.
I want you all to Think about last weeks worship experience here in church. Who were you focused on most during worship: the people around you? the people up front? yourself? God? You were here but “were you here?”
I want you all to Think about last weeks worship experience here in church. Who were you focused on most during worship: the people around you? the people up front? yourself? God? You were here but “were you here?”
What does it mean to you personally when you say to God: yours is the kingdom (the right to rule)? yours is the power (the ability to protect, the strength to do whatever you desire)? yours is the glory (majesty, infinite worth)?
What does it mean to you personally when you say to God: yours is the kingdom (the right to rule)? yours is the power (the ability to protect, the strength to do whatever you desire)? yours is the glory (majesty, infinite worth)?
The final sentence of the Lord’s Prayer—“For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen” (Matthew 6:13 kjv)—is not in the earliest copies of the Gospel of Matthew. In most modern translations of the Bible (like the New International Version) the verse is not included in the main text but appears in a footnote. Most Bible scholars believe that these words were not part of the original prayer Jesus gave his disciples. The phrase was likely added by early Christians as the prayer began to be used in public worship.So should we include this last sentence as part of the Lord’s Prayer or not? My suggestion is that we accept these final words for what they are—not the words of Jesus to us but the words of Jesus’ early followers in response to the prayer. The prayer as it stands never really concludes; it just stops. It is almost as if Jesus deliberately left it open-ended—as if he wanted to give us the opportunity to respond spontaneously to the prayer. The response of the early Christians was worship and adoration.
The final sentence of the Lord’s Prayer—“For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen” (Matthew 6:13 kjv)—is not in the earliest copies of the Gospel of Matthew. In most modern translations of the Bible (like the New International Version) the verse is not included in the main text but appears in a footnote. Most Bible scholars believe that these words were not part of the original prayer Jesus gave his disciples. The phrase was likely added by early Christians as the prayer began to be used in public worship.So should we include this last sentence as part of the Lord’s Prayer or not? My suggestion is that we accept these final words for what they are—not the words of Jesus to us but the words of Jesus’ early followers in response to the prayer. The prayer as it stands never really concludes; it just stops. It is almost as if Jesus deliberately left it open-ended—as if he wanted to give us the opportunity to respond spontaneously to the prayer. The response of the early Christians was worship and adoration.
As we close our series on the Lords Prayer, take a second and try to envision a world where God’s glory and God’s honor cover everything, what in our present experience, our church, our family, our day to day interactions would be missing from such a world?
As we close our series on the Lords Prayer, take a second and try to envision a world where God’s glory and God’s honor cover everything, what in our present experience, our church, our family, our day to day interactions would be missing from such a world?
AMEN
Lets all stand and turn to page __________in our Hymnals and sing”
Lets all stand and turn to page __________in our Hymnals and sing”